Method for repairing tissue defects using an ultrasonic device

摘要

A method of repairing a defect in tissue includes the steps of placing a prosthetic over a tissue defect and against surrounding tissue. The prosthetic is then embedded into the surrounding tissue by an application of pressure and ultrasonic energy to the prosthetic and the surrounding tissue on at least one location on the prosthetic and surrounding tissue. The embedded prosthetic is then welded into surrounding tissue by an application of pressure and ultrasonic energy on the same location. The second application of energy is at a different energy intensity than the first application of energy.